Margherita Pizza
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a traditional Margherita pizza, expertly crafted on a baking steel for that perfect crispy crust. With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella melting into a delicious harmony, this pizza is a slice of Italy right in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your taste buds and elevate your pizza game!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- @grandecheesefoodservice east coast blend
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- @kingarthurbaking bread flour for dough
- @getgraza on the crust
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- @stanislaustomatoes Alta Cucina for sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dough using bread flour.
- 2
Spread the sauce on the dough and add cheese.
- 3
Bake on a baking steel until the crust is golden.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your baking steel to 550°F for at least 45 minutes because steel needs this time to fully saturate with heat and create the 800°F+ surface temperature needed for proper crust blistering.equipment550°F for 45 minutes
- ✓Use 60-65% hydration dough (60-65g water per 100g flour) because this creates optimal gluten development while maintaining workability for hand-stretching without tearing.ingredient60-65% hydration
- ✓Apply sauce in a thin layer leaving 3-4g per square inch because excess moisture creates steam that prevents proper browning and makes the crust soggy.technique3-4g per square inch
- ✓Add fresh mozzarella in the final 2-3 minutes of baking because its 60% moisture content will release excess water if cooked longer, creating a watery pizza.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Cold ferment your dough for 24-72 hours at 39°F because slow enzymatic breakdown develops complex flavors and makes gluten more extensible for easier stretching.timing24-72 hours at 39°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Margherita Pizza
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a traditional Margherita pizza, expertly crafted on a baking steel for that perfect crispy crust. With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella melting into a delicious harmony, this pizza is a slice of Italy right in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your taste buds and elevate your pizza game!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- @grandecheesefoodservice east coast blend
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- @kingarthurbaking bread flour for dough
- @getgraza on the crust
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- @stanislaustomatoes Alta Cucina for sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dough using bread flour.
- 2
Spread the sauce on the dough and add cheese.
- 3
Bake on a baking steel until the crust is golden.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your baking steel to 550°F for at least 45 minutes because steel needs this time to fully saturate with heat and create the 800°F+ surface temperature needed for proper crust blistering.equipment550°F for 45 minutes
- ✓Use 60-65% hydration dough (60-65g water per 100g flour) because this creates optimal gluten development while maintaining workability for hand-stretching without tearing.ingredient60-65% hydration
- ✓Apply sauce in a thin layer leaving 3-4g per square inch because excess moisture creates steam that prevents proper browning and makes the crust soggy.technique3-4g per square inch
- ✓Add fresh mozzarella in the final 2-3 minutes of baking because its 60% moisture content will release excess water if cooked longer, creating a watery pizza.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Cold ferment your dough for 24-72 hours at 39°F because slow enzymatic breakdown develops complex flavors and makes gluten more extensible for easier stretching.timing24-72 hours at 39°F